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The best 30 business travel tips for your next corporate adventure

The best 30 business travel tips for your next corporate adventure

Traveling for business can be a double-edged sword. For some, it’s an exciting opportunity to mix work with a dash of exploration. But without the proper preparation and tools, it can sometimes feel more like a test of endurance than an adventure. In this article, we’ll explore 30 business travel tips to help you transform your travel experiences — everything from planning your trip to reimbursing expenses when you’ve made it back home.

 eReceipts: Everything you need to know & more!

eReceipts: Everything you need to know & more!

E-receipts are more common than ever and offer plenty of benefits that their paper counterparts don’t. But what happens when tax season rolls around? And how can you convert a pesky paper receipt into a convenient digital receipt? 

Rebrandify: behind the scenes of Expensify’s new design system

Rebrandify: behind the scenes of Expensify’s new design system

We made this design system with the goal of creating a cohesive way to express the Expensify personality across the board, no matter the use-case or medium. From a luxurious ExpensiCon in Italy, to accounting conferences in Las Vegas, to billboards around the country, to daily social media posts, and above all else, the Expensify app – anything Expensify says or does visually should look and feel like the Expensify we know and love: bold, courageous, innovative, and easy to understand.

Month-end close: How to keep employees and admins happy

Month-end close: How to keep employees and admins happy

If you've ever experienced the tedious sprint that is the end-of-month close, then you know the frustrations of chasing down receipts and expense reports from employees in order to close the books on time. But fear not, we're going to share some tips and tricks to help you not only survive but conquer this dreaded monthly ritual. Let's dive in and discover how to keep employees happy and admins sane during the end-of-month close.

The secret experiment behind the Expensify Lounge

The secret experiment behind the Expensify Lounge

When we first launched the "Expensify Lounge" –  with plenty of seating, an amazing view, fresh cappuccinos, hand-mixed cocktails, and to top it off: a nightly sabered Champagne sunset toast, right downtown in the middle of San Francisco's financial district, all for free – people couldn't help but ask "Why are you doing this?" and "How long can this possibly last?"

How to get a business credit card with your EIN only

How to get a business credit card with your EIN only

Obtaining a business credit card with your Employer Identification Number (EIN) can be a smart financial move for your business. In this guide, we'll explore why and how to get a business credit card using just your EIN, review the most popular types of cards, and then finish off with some expert advice for new cardholders.

How to upload a receipt in 4 ways

How to upload a receipt in 4 ways

In this article, we’ll cover the four ways to send receipts to Expensify to make managing expenses, and more importantly, getting paid back, less of a headache. 

How to get paid back ASAP after your next business trip

How to get paid back ASAP after your next business trip

Getting reimbursed for your business expenses takes time: you need to keep track of your paper and digital receipts, categorize them, double check they’re all accurate, and prepare detailed reports, which can be time consuming and stressful. Learn how you can get paid back ASAP after your business trip with Expensify.

Update your mileage: adhering to the IRS mileage rate 2024

Update your mileage: adhering to the IRS mileage rate 2024

Staying on top of the current IRS mileage rate is crucial if you drive your car for business-related purposes. By accurately tracking your miles, you can tap into valuable tax deductions and ensure maximum savings on your annual tax bill, all while maintaining a meticulous record for any future audits or financial reviews.

Know any teachers? Let Expensify.org help them help their students

Know any teachers? Let Expensify.org help them help their students

Refer a K-12 teacher to Expensify.org so we can reimburse 50% of any purchase they make to help underprivileged students in their classrooms. As fall begins, countless kids around the world have eagerly (or sullenly) returned to school.  Many of them are very prepared.  But not all are, and nobody is more qualified to know which kids need help than the teachers responsible for their care. 

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